Michigan State University - Red Cedar Log Yearbook (East Lansing, MI)

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Greetings f:-X 7-I: N COMPLIANCE with the desires of the Class of F5 S 1911, the Class of 312 gave to the student body their publication under the name of HThe VVolver- ine. With this they instituted the precedent of f' , ii the publication of such a book annually by each 4 A l' Junior class, a work which of itself is a worthy memorial. Now to the Class of 1913 falls the privilege of following the suggestion of the former class and the example of the latter in the production of what we may now call our college year book. VVe are indebted to, and here wish to thank the previous staH' for the co-operation and kindly interest of which' they have given so freely in the effort to eH'ect in this issue an improvement and sub- stantial development over their own. We in no way hope this book to be the nonpareil of VVolverine publications. To the contrary we realize that in order to make the Wolverine an annual success, each new book must not only embody the desirable features of all preceding year books, but must reflect the originality of its publishers and show a normal improvement in correlation with the natural development of our college. Our effort in the selection of material has been directed entirely toward a perfect resume of the one year. In this, in some respects, we have fallen far short, not only of perfection, but of our own ideals as well. We do not apologize. We have given our best efforts. Yet it is our sincere desire to see in succeeding publications the perfection of these ideals. As the years roll by, the only appreciation we crave is the con- sciousness of feeling that our efforts have been instrumental in form- ing a connecting link between the present and the past. May this book instill in all our hearts a greater love for our Alma Mater and a greater appreciation for what she has done for us.

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Ghz Taculty T EC! Oh, you most criticised of mortals! VVitl1in your hands, 'tis oft said that you hold The destiny of us-the coming generation. You're weighted down with influence untold! And when you find us frivolously inclined, It grieves you deeply, in your love of knowledge, VVhen chiefly We're concerned with social joys, You sigh, and wonder why we come to college. But tho' you look so dignified and wise, VVe wonder-and we almost dare toxsay That underneath that air ot' studied calm You think as we dogn 'Tis the fun will pay I Thereis a rumor, quite well founded, which asserts, That when to halls of learning you were sent, Instead of always being studious and good, That oftentimes on mischief you were bent. And we laugh, and in our minds we picture Our HP1'eXy'i Climbing fire escapes forbidden, Or, our dean enjoying feeds of fudge, and rarebit, VVith the chafing dish beneath' the table hidden. Oh, we truly are afraid that you' are guilty Of these dreadful accusations-now confess- You were once as had as We-W'ell, welll endeavor Sometime to be almost as good as you-unless- C -1 You Hflunkw or icon us- And we ever ho e and ray . 7 You'll necrlect such sad roceedinoss bl I Ci f Till some more convenient day.